Category Archives: Top News Stories
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Schools fills board vacancy
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools trustees have selected someone who can hit the ground running to fill a vacancy on their board. They picked, someone who is not only knowledgeable...
Jul 12, 2024
The federal government making low-interest loans available disaster declaration from May severe storms and tornadoes
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The U.S. Small Business Administration Thursday officially granted an administrative declaration of disaster for Kalamazoo County and the surrounding area because of severe ...
Jul 11, 2024 (viewer submitted photo to WOOD-TV 8)
Kalamazoo Public Schools releases names of finalists for open board seat
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools have released the names of the three finalists the board will interview today for the vacant position on the board. Bobby Boyd, Juanita Yvonne Pay...
Jul 11, 2024
Comerica Bank donating $10,000 to South Michigan Food Bank
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Comerica Bank will donate $10,000 to the South Michigan Food Bank to help the community impact of the third annual Kalamazoo Growlers Food Drive. Friday is the last day to...
Jul 11, 2024
Parchment launches public survey on Kalamazoo River Urban Wildlife Corridor Plan
PARCHMENT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Parchment has launched a public survey for input and reaction to a Kalamazoo River Urban Wildlife Corridor Plan. That aims to create a comprehensive strategy f...
Jul 11, 2024 City of Parchment welcome sign - Brandon James/WKZO
Kalamazoo man sentenced in deaths of two people on motorcycle
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 37-year-old man from Kalamazoo will serve between 7 and 22 and a half years in prison for a crash that killed two people on a motorcycle. Jory Wiersma was sentenced this...
Jul 10, 2024 Blogtrepreneur / CC
AUDIO: Portage still cleaning up from storm damage this spring
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The clean up continues in Portage after a stormy May and June, while the wait continues on whether the May tornado will qualify for FEMA disaster funding. City Manager Patri...
Jul 10, 2024 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Schools board sets Thursday to interview candidates for vacancy
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public School trustees have narrowed the list of candidates for an open seat on the school board from nine to three, and will ask their final candidates to inter...
Jul 10, 2024
Detours on both sides of US-131 south of Schoolcraft begin Monday
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Starting Monday another road construction project in Kalamazoo County will cause more travel headaches. Beginning July 15, the Michigan Department of Transportation will...
Jul 10, 2024 (courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation)
City of Kalamazoo prepares for heavy rainfall event
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with the City of Kalamazoo say they are preparing for potential heavy rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. The National Weather Service predicts rainfa...
Jul 09, 2024 SimmiSimons / Depositphotos.com
